Pixel 9 Pro XL: Google unveils third smartphone after Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro

A third non-foldable Pixel phone has joined Made by Google 2024 .

Google confirmed on Tuesday that in addition to the regular Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro due out this year, it will also be releasing the Pixel 9 Pro XL, which, as many have speculated, is a larger version of the Pixel 9 Pro. only There are a few differences, but here are the main ones: It comes in the same four colors as the Pixel 9 Pro: Obsidian, Porcelain, Rose Quartz, and Hazel.

Google Pixel 9 Pro and Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Specifications

In almost every respect, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is identical to the Pixel 9 Pro.

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Here are the basic specs, with differences from the Pixel 9 Pro noted in brackets:

• 6.8-inch display (6.3-inch on the Pixel 9 Pro)

• 1344 x 2992 resolution (1280 x 2856 on Pixel 9 Pro)

• Tensor G4 chip

• 16GB RAM

• Storage options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB

• 5060mAh battery (4700mAh for Pixel 9 Pro)

So to sum up, the two phones are identical except for the display and battery size. They have the same colors, the same cameras, everything is the same except one is bigger and lasts longer. Where it gets really interesting with the Pixel 9 Pro XL is how it compares to last year’s model.

Pixel 9 Pro (left) and Pixel 8 Pro (right)
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Last year’s Pixel 8 had a 6.2-inch display, while the Pixel 8 Pro had a 6.7-inch display. That means the 6.3-inch Pixel 9 Pro is actually a significant step down from the Pixel 8 Pro, while the 6.8-inch Pixel 9 Pro XL is roughly the same size. In reality, Google didn’t make the Pixel 9 Pro XL much bigger, it just made the Pixel 9 Pro smaller.

For those with smaller hands, this could be a godsend, and for those who want a bigger display, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is a great choice.

Google Pixel 9 Specifications

In addition to the Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro, there’s also the Google Pixel 9, of course, which is our entry-level recommendation.

Pink Google Pixel 9. Other colors include Obsidian, Porcelain, and Winter Green.
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The specs are listed below, with generational differences noted in parentheses.

• 6.3-inch display (Pixel 8 is 6.2-inch)

• 1080 x 2424 OLED display (1080 x 2400 pixels on the Pixel 8)

• Tensor G4 chip (Tensor G3 on Pixel 8)

• 12GB RAM (8GB RAM on Pixel 8)

• 128GB and 256GB storage options

• 4700 mAh battery (Pixel 8 has 4575 mAh battery)

Pricing for the Pixel 9 starts at $799. Pricing for the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL start at $999 and $1,099, respectively. Preorders start today, but the devices won’t hit stores until August 22.